On the 16th (local time) at the Group of Seven (G7) summit that opened in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, leaders called on U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw tariffs and urged for the easing of the trade war, according to AFP.
According to reports, G7 leaders, including the host country Canada, strongly requested President Trump to withdraw the plan to impose high tariffs on countries around the world starting next month.
Currently, the Trump administration applies a basic tariff of 10% on most trading partners, and additional tariffs specific to countries are on a 90-day delay. Additionally, separate tariffs are imposed on certain items, including automobiles, steel, and aluminum.
During this meeting, G7 leaders attempted to reach an agreement to alleviate tariff threats through direct talks with President Trump. In the official session, leaders collectively expressed concerns that tariffs could inflict serious damage on the global economy.
A senior official from the German government noted, "Several participants requested that the tariff dispute be resolved as soon as possible," adding that "this dispute will weaken the G7 countries and ultimately lead to results favorable only to China."
French President Emmanuel Macron was also reported to have urged President Trump for an early resolution to the trade dispute.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (EU), pointed out that "tariffs are a tax ultimately borne by domestic consumers and corporations, regardless of the imposing country." After the meeting with President Trump, she stated on social media X that she "directed both negotiating teams to expedite their work towards a fair agreement. It is now time to reach an agreement."
The Canadian government indicated that there could be a trade agreement within 30 days following the meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also stated, "I discussed a solution that aligns with Japan's national interests during a 30-minute conversation with President Trump," adding that "however, differences still exist, preventing a comprehensive agreement."
Meanwhile, President Trump officially signed the trade agreement with the United Kingdom that was announced in May on this day. This means that the United Kingdom has become the first country to sign a trade agreement with the United States. He emphasized closeness between the two countries by stating, "I like the UK," after a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
AFP reported that leaders from South Korea, India, Brazil, and South Africa, who were invited to this G7 meeting, were also scheduled to have talks with President Trump, but their meetings were canceled due to Trump's early return related to the situation in the Middle East.